Appendix
The appendix is near the junction of the small bowel and the colon.
On occasion, it may become infected. Although most people are
familiar with appendicitis, it is a relatively uncommon disease. It
is treated by surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy).
Recovery time for uncomplicated appendicitis is usually just three
days.
Review Date: 11/16/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site
Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
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